MiddleNeck Living

In Mobile Alabama, residents celebrate the season by donning elf costumes and strolling through town during an event dubbed Elfapalooza. For the past few years, the city has been aiming to break the Guinness world record for most Santa’s elves in a single location. (Believe it or not, the current record was set by students in Thailand in 2013.) See the entire list here

Join the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber for a one-of-a-kind musical performance of your favorite Christmas songs with a bluegrass twist. You’ll enjoy beer and wine and get JJ&Co.’s new album “12.25.82” (free). Proceeds benefit The Northern Neck Food Bank. 21 or older.
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Christmas Tree -The practice of tree worship has been found in many ancient cultures. Often, trees were brought indoors and decorated to ensure a good crop for the coming year. Trees have also been linked to divinity. Egyptians associated a palm tree with the god Baal-Tamar, while the Greeks and Romans believed that the mother of Adonis was changed into a fir tree. Adonis was ...

Bring cheer to your house this holiday season with these easy decorating ideas.
Everyone loves decorating for Christmas. Grab your garland and get ready for wreaths, because here, the editors of Southern Living share some of their favorite new ideas for Christmas decorating. These decorating ideas for your mantel, front door, mailbox, Christmas tree, and more will surely fill you with Christmas cheer. We show you ...

Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek
Saturday, December 10 & Sunday, December 11
Mark your calendars for a special day of fun and shopping at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum’s Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek House Tour. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 14th at the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum and are $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the event or $10 for an individual site.
The festivities include:
Santa ...

Possibly the longest running night parade in Virginia-it’s the 38th annual parade Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade sponsored by the Lancaster by the Bay Chamber of Commerce, along with their partners, Tri Star Supermarket, Dominion Virginia Power & Lancaster County.
Join us for the only Lighted Christmas Parade on the Northern Neck. A must see event. This year’s pre-parade events kick off on Friday, December 9 at 5:30PM, with games, music, ...

A great alternative to your holiday dessert this Caramel Cranberry Pound Cake drenched in a glaze is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Spray a 15-cup Bundt pan with baking spray with flour.
In a medium bowl, combine cranberries and 3⁄4 cup boiling water. Let stand until softened, about 10 minutes; drain.
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer at high speed until smooth, about ...